Sagrada 1 - 2 Marleones (367345303)

It was an exceptionally sunny day for the crowd of 62840 that came out to NOU ESTADI GAUDI.SAG. Timo Neubert was the appointed referee with assistance provided by Luca Tonzar and Arsène Blondin. Sagrada had chosen a strategic 4-4-2 formation. Lineup: Canzio - Sánchez, Landecho, Carlot, Thygesen - Firică, Alberch, Ferruces, Cuyàs - Darscht, Emich.

Marleones tactics involved an interesting 4-5-1 combination. The following players had been chosen: Pampin - Castellroig, Angler, Šoch, Terricabra - Rooij, Maldonado Dávila, Krapf, Almeyda, Epalza - Cabal.

20 minutes into the match, the referee signalled for a Sagrada substitution. L. Nyskär came on for A. Darscht. As the 20 minute mark approached, the Sagrada coach decided it was time for a substitution. J. Landecho reluctantly made way for P. Berzal on the pitch. Priding himself in being an active coach, the Sagrada manager gave new instructions to his players after 20 minutes. A well placed corner kick from F. Cabal was followed by Q. Rooij's hard but accurate header. The well executed routine resulted in a goal for Marleones, the score now 0 - 1. After 33 minutes of play, J. Emich evened things up for Sagrada with an impressive goal coming up the middle. 1 - 1. After 34 minutes, Marleones raised their score by one when Q. Rooij's dangerous low cross was cleverly tucked in at the near post by F. Cabal. 1 - 2. Sagrada had to make a substitution after 36 minutes. J. Sánchez limped off the field and was replaced by L. Chalilis. Halftime score was 1 - 2. Sagrada had most of the ball, with 58 percent of possession.

Sagrada's L. Nyskär made an attempt at equalising 47 minutes into the match, coming in from the right, but the ball hit the post and the defence easily cleared the rebound. After 60 minutes, Sagrada used a short break in the game to take new instructions from their coach. Sagrada's B. Carlot put his head to a high ball coming in from the right after 70 minutes, but the ball went wide. The referee showed Marleones's L. Epalza the yellow card after a particularly nasty challenge. After 78 minutes Sagrada's P. Berzal limped slightly after a late challenge, but he was able to continue. Possession in this half belonged to Sagrada, who controlled the ball 57 percent of the time.

The most dominating Sagrada player was without a doubt J. Emich. On the other hand, L. Chalilis's play was disheartening. Most important Marleones player was F. Cabal. L. Epalza on the other hand, had a terrible day. The match ends 1 - 2.